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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1914

Page

2

Universal Peace Sermon Promises Earthly Jubilee

Dr. Cook argues for immediate peace based on Biblical prophecy. He condemns current discord and cites The Hague Conference and Heavenly Jerusalem as steps toward a thousand year reign of universal peace led by the Heavenly Peace Society. Pastor Grant Jolly will speak next Sunday on The Unpardonable Sin.

Nelihe Cook America England Russia Earth Heaven Hague Heavenly Jerusalem New Jerusalem Heavenly Peace Society Messiah Boston Grant Jolly New York City Liberty Theatre

Arrested Here for Assisting in Hold Up Game

A youth called Leo Smith, 18, was arrested on Front Street and jailed on charges connected to a hold up of tailor Louis Perlman on Fourteenth Street Washington. He is held after mismatching stories and is suspected to be one of two youths who entered the shop with revolvers and shot Perlman, now in a hospital with slim chances of recovery. Washington authorities will pursue the second suspect.

Louis Perlman Fourteenth Street Washington Leo Smith Grafton W. Va Front Street Clay Wilson Cumberlice Wilson Smith Captain Lynch Perlman Washington Hospital

Real Estate Transfers in Cumberland Maryland

Real estate deeds reported for Cumberland area include transfers on Beall Street and Cumberland Heights. Transactions involve multiple buyers and nominal sums such as 10 dollars and 300 dollars, with parcels located near Glad Town Road Schley Street and South Bank Street Cumberland listed. Names include John A Abbott Edward M Heber Vernie Heber George E Gray George W Groved Edward E Trieber Grace Edith Trieber Joseph H Lichtenstein Rocco Denedetto and Aubel among others.

John A. Abbott Edward M. Heber Vernie K. Heber Jay B. Myers Beall Street Cumberland Ek. Johnson, Stewart and Walsh Company Allegany County Frank (. Mackert Cumberland Heights Glad Town Road Sally D. S. Baldwin Michael Humbird Long Mexico Farm George E. Gray George W. E. Groved Robert R. Henderson Edward E. Trieber Grace Edith Trieber Schley Street Joseph H. Lichtenstein Rocco Denedetto Southbank Street

Storm Causes Runaways Hurt Cumberland Driver in City Storm

Conrad Wiebrecht, driver for Cumberland Growing Company, was slightly injured when a roof section from Ash's estate blew loose and frightened his horse near Main and Bowery. The wagon overturned, he suffered knee cuts. a second horse and milk wagon also ran away, colliding with a telephone pole before stopping.

Conrad Wiebrecht Cumberland Growing Company Ash Main Bowery Streets Wiebrecht Main Street Engle

Midland Opera House Damaged by High Winds

Strong winds blasted Midland tearing the front eave into the street narrowly missing a passerby. Carpenters rushed repairs to save the roof while Frostburg stables on East Main and Mc Culioh streets were flattened and a chimney blew off the Gladstone Hotel.

Midland Opera House George Grouse East Main Street S. A. Morris McCulioh

City Council set to hear annexation petitions

The Cumberland city council will meet tonight at City Hall to accept branches’ reports. A petition to extend city limits to include area below the B&O railroad at South Cumberland is due for presentation, with opponents’ petition expected as well. Several large real estate owners reportedly endorse the annexation, except one neutral. Some former opponents are now among the petitioners.

South Cumberland

Marital Names and Residences Listed in Local Notices

The notice lists several couples and individuals with their paired surnames and home towns including Perriopolis Pa Ligonier Pa Old Town Md Garrett Pa Elk Garden W Va Keister Pa Luke Md and Westernport Md. Names include Carl B Page Lillian Dorothy Nutt Franklin Walter Crawford Ida MecNerva Ament John William Beaver Henry Bessie Estelle Leasure Richard Lawrence Zimmerman Ada May Wermiller Richard Blackburn Charlotte Oates Andy Toboskey Marie Smith James Carl Walker Ines Bally.

Carl B. Page Lillian Dorothy Nutt Perriopolis Franklin Walter Crawford Ida MecNerva Ament Ligonier John William Beaver Henry Bessie Estelle Leasure Old Town Richard Lawrence Zimmerman Ada May Wermiller Garrett Richard Blackburn Charlotte Oates Elk Garden W. Va Andy Toboskey Marie Smith Keister James Carl Walker Luke, Md Ines Bally Westernport

Absence of mayoral candidate noted amid court witness duties

City brief reports Dr Thomas W Koon away as a witness in a Har- vey W Whitacre suit against the B&O. The case is set in Hagerstown today. Also listed are local visits, relocations, and comings of townsfolk including railroad agents, residents returning from trips, and a hospitalizing rheumatism case.

Thomas W. Koon Harvey W. C. Whitacre Baltimore and Ohio Hagerstown Daniel Houck Mt. Savage Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Harry Hantz Paw Paw W. Va Cumberland Margaret Dodd St. Petersburg Fla Noble St. Augustine

Obituary notices for Mallonee Brooks Grubb Cooper and others

Funeral services were held for Leonard Mallonee 81 native of Baltimore and banker organizer in Grafton West Virginia. Mary Anna Brooks 74 died at home of her daughter in Cumberland and burial at St Peters church. Sabina Grubb 62 died Saturday and was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery. John W Cooper 85 will be buried after funeral service at McKendree M E Church.

H. E. McMillin Conny Akron Ohio John M. Powell Wm. H. Kennedy Gladys Pennsylvania M. C. Landis North Lee Street Somerset Adah Madore Jacobs Baltimore Street East Herman V. Hesse John A. Clark Fairmont Frostburg John McLean Smith Cumberland Points West Virginia Leonard Mallonee Baltimore First National Bank of Grafton W. Va Grafton Electric Light Company Masonic Order Mary Anna Brooks John Amon Cumberland Street SS. Peter and Pal’s Church John J. Brooks Joseph Brooks Theresa Pimm Wilmington Del George Brooks Charles John W. Cooper McKendree Methodist Episcopal

CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IN 1914 PRIMARIES

Announcement notices for 1914 city elections. Jacob D. George declares candidacy for City Councilman in the March 8 primary and asks for voter support, pledging full-time service if elected. Charles Hinze also announces candidacy for City Councilman with pledge to devote full time to city service.

Fe2 Charles Hinze

Candidacy Announced for AYOR Before March Primaries

An individual announces his candidacy for AYOR subject to the primaries on March 3. The notice is dated February 19 and outlines the upcoming electoral step.

Cumberland Mayor Candidate Vows Strictly Business Administration

The candidate, a lifelong Cumberland resident, asks voters for support on a proven record of fiscally focused city governance and dedication to the town's future. He highlights stability, efficiency, and responsible management as core priorities for the administration.

Cumberland

Frank Lee Carl Campaign Ad March 1914

Franklin Lee Carl petitions voters to support him in the upcoming primary on Tuesday March 8 1914. The ad urges all voters to back Carl and appears in the February 16 edition.

Nomination Notice for City Councilman Roderic Clary

The message requests support from fellow citizens for Roderic Clary in the Primary Election on Tuesday March 38 1914. It states the applicant seeks public backing and presents Clary as a candidate for City Council.

Roderic Clary

Candidate declares for City Council in 1914 primary

Ward M. Eichelberger announces his candidacy for the City Council with a pledge to devote full time to office if nominated and elected. He asks all voters for support ahead of the Primary Election on Tuesday March 3, 1914.

City Council Primary Election Appeal by Oscar Eyerman

A 1914 campaign appeal asks voters to support the City Council, noting the choice rests with the March 3 primary election. Dated February 1911, the letter signs off by Oscar A. Eyerman.

Nomination for City Councilman Seeks Primary Support

A public nomination notice requests votes and influence for William B. Frazier in the City Council race to be decided by the primary on Tuesday March 3 1914. The appeal asks for support and respect.

William B. Frazier

Funeral notices abound for local residents

Mary Elizabeth Whitney 90 died yesterday at Western Maryland Hospital after a long illness. Service was at 4 PM at her cousins residence 197 Washington street, burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Claude A. Smiley 28 of Piedmont WV died Saturday at Cumberland Tuberculosis Sanitarium. burial planned in Piedmont. Charles Edwin Carl 2, son of Urner G. and Mrs. Carl, died two weeks after spinal meningitis. funeral Tuesday at home with Rev. Martin Luther Enders leading burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.

C. A. Smiley Claude A. Smiley Piedmont W. Va Cumberland Butler Undertaking Piedmont Chas. Edwin Carl Charles Edwin Carl Urner G. Carl Decatur Street Martin Luther Enders St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Rose Hill Cemetery Mary Elizabeth Carl

Joseph Hirsh Seeks Re election to City Council

Joseph Hirsh announces candidacy for re election to the City Council subject to March 3 primaries. He cites his two year record as councilman and asks voters to consider his past service in the upcoming election.

Joseph Hirsh

Theodore A. K. Hummelshime Seeks City Council Support

A public notice dated March 3 1914 requests the support of all voters for Theodore A K Hummelshime for city council. The notice appears in the February 21 edition with solicited endorsements and campaign timing.

City Commissioner Race for George A. Reinhard

Primary election notice announces George A. Reinhard as a candidate for city commissioner with voting day set for Tuesday March 3 1914. Citizens are urged to participate in the local election and determine the city government leadership.

City Council Candidate Seeks Support for March 3 1914 Primary

Joseph S. Schriver announces his candidacy for city council and respectfully asks voters to support him in the primary election on Tuesday March 3 1914. Ad runs February 16.

Joseph S. Schriver

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